https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/10/ubers-first-employee-ryan-graves-to-step-down.html >One of Uber's original employees — and one of former CEO Travis Kalanick's top boosters — is stepping down from his leadership role at Uber. >Ryan Graves — one of the company's first employees, the first full-time CEO, and one of its biggest shareholders — said he will transition out of his operating role and remain on the board.